faction
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Post by faction on Jan 30, 2008 18:47:49 GMT 8
  FRX5
DISC ONLYThis wheelset features custom DT Swiss 440 freeride disc hubs. Application: Freeride, Downhill, All Mountain, Dirt Jumping, Urban  |
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Post by anthrax76 on Jan 30, 2008 19:28:58 GMT 8
my dad had wheels like this before. initially we thought they we're light since they are made from...err fiberglass?  anyway, we found out it was a heavier. although....no truing needed. |
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Post by knobbyist on Jan 30, 2008 21:20:30 GMT 8
what material is this made from?
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rexman
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REXMAN
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Post by rexman on Jan 30, 2008 22:26:51 GMT 8
do we know the weight?
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gwynn
XC Rider
KAPAG dehins KA NAG HELMET, SIRA ULO MO!
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Post by gwynn on Jan 30, 2008 23:17:49 GMT 8
who's the dealer of this item?
any idea how much?
thanks po...
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Post by Dragunov on Jan 30, 2008 23:28:36 GMT 8
i like this, where can we get one ;D  |
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tutubing kalye
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daddy, paglaki ko akin nalang bike mo ha?
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Post by tutubing kalye on Jan 30, 2008 23:45:01 GMT 8
what material is this made from? MAGnesium, thus the name...  |
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faction
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Post by faction on Jan 31, 2008 10:38:54 GMT 8
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Post by Dragunov on Jan 31, 2008 11:19:16 GMT 8
what material is this made from? MAGnesium, thus the name... its not made from magnesium according to the site, its made from composite materials meaning carbon fiber |
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sire_andre
All-Mountain Rider
KAIZRE and DAD
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Post by sire_andre on Mar 13, 2008 13:32:45 GMT 8
wow i got mag wheels on my bmx before...i think OGK made my mags....hmmmnnn...but i think it got a bounce effect if you use mags...
but they're more on blings...and they're very nice...
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tutubing kalye
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daddy, paglaki ko akin nalang bike mo ha?
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Post by tutubing kalye on Mar 14, 2008 20:34:09 GMT 8
MAGnesium, thus the name... its not made from magnesium according to the site, its made from composite materials meaning carbon fiber stand corrected...  but the thread should read as TAGS (Technically Advanced Geometry) are Back!(?) , the site recently posted by faction says) ;D MAGs, is magnesium |
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Post by Great Teacher Ulysses on Mar 15, 2008 14:11:06 GMT 8
goodbye industry9's... new bling-bling is here... harharhar!
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jacklero
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Haha! Mine is longer!
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Post by jacklero on Apr 2, 2008 20:46:29 GMT 8
cycleart in quaipo used to sell a pair of "MAGS" made of solid steel (rims and three spokes) heavy as hell but probably bomb-proof, I still like the ability to fine tune the truing of my wheels, a good friend sold his spynergy wheels when they started to wobble and could not be trued.
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Post by nikkocholo on Apr 12, 2008 11:27:47 GMT 8
ui don't like it looks sooo heavy but if it's made of magnesium why not but in the other hand it look sbulky hehehe
peace
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Daimler
Free Rider
carpe diem, baby...
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Post by Daimler on Apr 12, 2008 14:05:44 GMT 8
it's a total bling! check the site's gallery... it sure makes a bike look sexy!
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Andy C.
XC Rider
wheelie man wolf man awooooowohoohoohoo
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Post by Andy C. on Apr 12, 2008 19:01:08 GMT 8
Where's the money? I need to buy me one of these Tag composite wheels, Man! Amen.
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Post by jobyoreta on Apr 12, 2008 20:41:41 GMT 8
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Post by dtfitch on Apr 15, 2008 18:24:57 GMT 8
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Post by levi on Apr 19, 2008 12:29:07 GMT 8
Tag wheels have a local dealer already. Send me a PM so I can forward his number. Ill post the picture of his bike soon.
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Post by levi on Apr 20, 2008 14:59:29 GMT 8
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Post by goldkitten on Apr 22, 2008 21:07:08 GMT 8
levi... what is the weight of that wheelset?...tnx c",?
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Post by levi on Apr 22, 2008 23:23:04 GMT 8
Hi from the website its 4lbs+4.2lbs. Its quite heavy but according to my friend its makes him bike a lot faster going downhill and very stable. He feels the wheelset slightly flexing making it a very smooth ride. Bling factor talaga. It makes my I9's and my friends DT1750 look ordinary. Maybe it would look nice with a black Ibis SL hehehe.
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faction
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Post by faction on Apr 23, 2008 11:15:13 GMT 8
@ levi
wowwoweewow!
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Post by hedkandi77 on Apr 23, 2008 13:36:40 GMT 8
gawdaaaaaamn! mama likey!!!! how much is it?
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Post by Patrick on Apr 24, 2008 7:32:48 GMT 8
They are back like 4 years ago, i've seen them in magazines a few years back on an old issue. Maybe its just the interest is back.
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santino
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I am the devil on your shoulder.
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Post by santino on Apr 24, 2008 8:51:20 GMT 8
He feels the wheelset slightly flexing making it a very smooth ride. Isn't this what every wheelset out there does? This particular facet of technology has been shelved long ago and yet still keeps making a comeback. A certain caveat though: is it serviceable? If not, then that's bound to be one expensive one-way ticket. |
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Post by hedkandi77 on May 23, 2008 10:28:44 GMT 8
recently found the tag wheelset being sold at the B&S Section which aroused my interest with this wheelset. Navigated their site and even watched the videos comparing it to alloy wheelsets and it's d@mn tough! Also read mtbr comments regarding tags and the comments and it got great reviews in terms of durability.
I'm a bit concerned though about the flexing. Will this not be disadvantage in sharp turns and berms?
What about side winds? Is there considerable drag when you encounter one?
I saw a bike sporting this wheelset in the 12-hour race. Would love to get a comprehensive review on this.
thanks!
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Post by levi on May 23, 2008 11:03:39 GMT 8
Tag wheels dealer - Jai 09178305060. He is the one using it during the 12 hr race.
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Post by glockbiker on May 23, 2008 13:11:54 GMT 8
It must be scary bombing down Bugarin with a pair of those in a typical gusty day.
Wala pa rin tatalo sa traditional hub-spoke-rim setup when it comes to strength & weight. Back in the 90s, the 4-spoked Spinergy wheelset was the king of bling. And even made popular by the TV show Pacific Blue.
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Post by bongjumper on May 23, 2008 15:01:53 GMT 8
looking at the picture... the wheelset need special care and attention, one mistake can easily brake it... just my thought .... |
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anyway, we found out it was a heavier. although....no truing needed.
